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SPFT 13: Wacky Wednesday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Windigo Sandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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256 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
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Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Windigo Sandy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader is looking to clinch.
Bader looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sandy!
Sandy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Bader connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Bader connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bader landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bader controlling from mount.
Bader landing strikes from the mount.
Sandy is trying desperately to improve position.
Bader controlling his opponent.
Sandy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bader unloading with bombs!
Bader has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bader content just to control the position here.
Sandy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader with the ground and pound from mount.
Sandy gets back to half guard.
Bader looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sandy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bader scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bader content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bader trying to mount his opponent but Sandy defends it.
Bader trying to control from half guard but Sandy is working away.
Sandy tries to roll over but Bader keeps him under control.
Sandy is trying to control but can't.
Sandy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sandy can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bader lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bader slips a nice elbow through Sandy's hands, connecting with Sandy's forehead.
Bader trying to control the pace.
Bader decides to stand and escape the position.
Sandy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sandy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bader circles away.
Bader shoots in but no luck this time.
Sandy misses with a straight right.
Sandy gets caught napping as Bader dives in and scores a takedown. Sandy manages to retain guard.
Bader trying to control but Sandy is working from the bottom.
Bader landing with the ground and pound.
Bader prevents Sandy from getting back to his feet.
Bader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader lands a couple of digs.
Bader advances position into side control!
Bader working the body and head with strikes.
Bader trying to control the action but Sandy is working from the bottom.
Sandy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bader landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sandy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bader is nestled in close to Sandy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bader controlling the pace.
Sandy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader is thwarting Sandy's attempts to control the position.
Bader trying to control the action but Sandy is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Bader just wasn't active enough.
Bader looking to score a takedown here. Sandy is defending well but Bader drives through and ends up in Sandy's guard.
Bader lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sandy keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader preventing the sweep.
Bader not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bader lands a couple of elbows.
Bader lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sandy wants to get back to his feet but Bader is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bader dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sandy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sandy as he avoids it easily.
Bader shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sandy defends it nicely.
Bader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandy fails to land the takedown.
Bader shoots in for a takedown but Sandy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Bader misses.
Sandy shoots for a takedown but Bader saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sandy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandy tries to clinch up.
Sandy shoots in and drives through. Bader sprawls well.
Windigo Sandy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bader closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on Bader's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandy can do to turn this around?
Sandy pushes Bader away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bader gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sandy is looking to regain half guard here but Bader keeps moving and retains side control.
Sandy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bader wants to control but Sandy is keeping him busy.
Bader is putting a hurting on Sandy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bader landing a few strikes.
Sandy tries to buck Bader off but Bader is having none of it.
Sandy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bader is chipping away with strikes.
Sandy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bader is controlling him well.
Sandy tries to bench press Bader off him but Bader keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sandy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sandy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandy throws a strike but Bader rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bader connects with a couple of short punches.
Bader gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sandy as he avoids it easily.
Bader stuffs the takedown attempt from Sandy. Sandy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bader throws a wild body kick that Sandy sees coming a mile off.
Sandy drives through and clinches with Bader against the cage.
Bader wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandy trying to land knees to the body.
Sandy missing with knees to the body.
Sandy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandy throws a head kick that half lands.
Bader dives in and grabs Sandy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sandy pushes down on Bader's head and hops out.
Sandy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bader sprawls well initially but Sandy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sandy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bader does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sandy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bader defending well though.
Bader trying to control here.
Sandy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bader to regain full guard.
Bader not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandy is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader keeping full guard, as Sandy tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandy stopping the sweep attempt from Bader.
Sandy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bader is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bader has escaped and now he's on top!
Sandy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Bader will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sandy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bader.
Bader attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sandy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Bader checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sandy shoots in for a double leg but Bader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bader misses with a body kick.
Bader shoots in for a takedown but Sandy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bader scores with a takedown into Sandy's guard.
Sandy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sandy has momentary wrist control but Bader slips an elbow through the middle.
Sandy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sandy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bader wants to control from the top but Sandy keeps moving.
Sandy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bader uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader working the ground and pound.
Ryan Bader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bader content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sandy tries to escape but Bader is in control.
Sandy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sandy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bader grinds an elbow into Sandy's temple.
Sandy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bader connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sandy some visible discomfort.
Sandy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sandy sneaks back into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bader lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sandy wants to get back to full guard but Bader has passed into side control.
Windigo Sandy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sandy!
Bader trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sandy taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Bader.
Sandy is rocked!
Bader pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sandy is still in real trouble! Can Bader finish him?
Bader cracks Sandy with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Bader!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Dravinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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256 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Dravinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dravinski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigo Nogueira is fending him off so far but Dravinski persists. Nope, Rodrigo Nogueira circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in looking for a takedown but Dravinski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodrigo Nogueira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dravinski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dravinski won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dravinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dravinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigo Nogueira has hold of Dravinski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dravinski seems comfortable defending it but Rodrigo Nogueira has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dravinski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dravinski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rodrigo Nogueira couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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262 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alistair Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Sutter!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Sutter. That snapped Thompson's head back.
Sutter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sutter blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sutter wants to take the fight to the mat but Thompson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sutter managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Sutter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sutter closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sutter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson tries to bum rush Sutter with a series of wild strikes but Sutter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Sutter circles away.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sutter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Sutter circles away and keeps his distance.
Sutter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Sutter getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sutter slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
Sutter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson is not content to let Sutter control the position.
Sutter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sutter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sutter on the ground.
Sutter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thompson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Sutter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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24
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor looks for the body kick but Mayhem saw that one coming.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
Mayhem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Connor circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Connor. No joy for Mayhem on that attempt.
A punch combination from Connor misses.
Mayhem moves in looking to clinch but Connor pushes him off.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayhem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mayhem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayhem with a poor takedown
so Connor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor postures up and lands a big shot to Mayhem's brow.
Connor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mayhem dives on top into guard.
Connor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayhem's guard.
Connor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Connor stands up over Mayhem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Connor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Connor won't allow Mayhem to get back to his feet.
Connor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor controlling from the top position.
Mayhem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayhem looks gassed!
Connor trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Mayhem wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Connor's hips, looking to push off. But Connor grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Mayhem screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). John Connor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Leighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leighty has chosen Cowboy Dan as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
20 - 21 - 0 |
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193 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Leighty!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leighty misses the shot to the body.
Ashton moves out of range as Leighty throws a body kick.
Leighty misses with a wild body shot.
Ashton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leighty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leighty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ashton blocks an elbow strike.
Ashton jumps guard and drags Leighty to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ashton has his foot on Leighty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leighty works his way back into a safe position though.
Ashton has his foot on Leighty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leighty works his way back into a safe position though.
Leighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leighty decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ashton, up you get!
Ashton shoots in but Leighty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ashton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leighty swinging wildly here.
Leighty misses with a body shot.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt - Leighty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leighty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leighty circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leighty counters with a nice body kick.
Ashton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leighty's guard.
Leighty pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leighty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighty is pulling down on Ashton's head to control his posture.
Leighty wants to sweep but no luck.
Leighty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dan Leighty hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ashton has a takedown stuffed.
Ashton staying out of range there.
Ashton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leighty counters with a straight right hand.
Leighty pushes Ashton up against the cage in a clinch.
Ashton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leighty regains guard.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighty wants to sweep but no luck.
Leighty looking for a guillotine here but Ashton defends easily.
Ashton tries to free his leg and advance position but Leighty is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leighty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ashton has gone for a leg lock! Leighty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ashton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ashton looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashton, not yet.
Leighty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ashton's guard.
Leighty gets to his feet. Ashton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ashton, as that shot connected.
Leighty leaves Ashton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leighty as he avoids it easily.
Leighty throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.
Ashton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton staying out of range there.
Leighty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Albert Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ashton with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Leighty will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leighty takes the fight into the clinch.
Ashton wants a takedown.
Ashton fails to pull guard.
Leighty prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leighty's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Leighty connects with a knee to the head.
Leighty lands a right hand.
Leighty connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Leighty.
Ashton is working for takedown but Leighty is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leighty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leighty taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ashton goes for a takedown attempt but Leighty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leighty swivels and escapes.
Ashton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ashton shoots in for a double leg but Leighty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leighty lands a jab.
Leighty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ashton. That did some damage!
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leighty but Leighty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ashton blocks a head kick by Leighty.
Leighty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ashton's sensitive parts.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leighty but Leighty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighty just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Albert Ashton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leighty lands a slapping body shot.
Leighty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ashton has time to react.
Leighty lands a body shot.
Leighty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leighty leaves Ashton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ashton misses with a takedown
and Leighty counters with a good low kick that Ashton was not able to check.
Leighty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leighty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leighty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ashton is rocked!
Leighty scores with a nice body kick.
Ashton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leighty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Ashton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leighty misses with a double jab.
Ashton seems to have got his legs back now.
Whack! Leighty lands a heavy head kick that drops Ashton. The ref tackles Leighty to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ashton was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dan Leighty!
An out of breath Dan Leighty thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randolf Brox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kirshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Kirshaw has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randolf Brox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Kirshaw!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirshaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brox's hands.
Brox scores with a push kick.
Brox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Brox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Brox checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirshaw ducks right into an uppercut from Brox.
Brox throws a low kick, looking for Kirshaw's leg but Kirshaw calmly moves out of range.
Brox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brox tries to move into range but Kirshaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kirshaw scores with a jab to the head.
Brox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirshaw misses with a hook.
Kirshaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brox. Brox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kirshaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brox's calf.
Brox lands with a nice body punch.
Brox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirshaw throws out a loose jab but Brox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirshaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Brox looks for a takedown but Kirshaw sprawls well.
Brox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kirshaw tries to score with a low kick but Brox moves his leg out of the way.
Kirshaw cracks Brox with a good jab.
It looks like Randolf Brox has been cut.
Brox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brox rushes Kirshaw and presses him up against the cage.
Kirshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Brox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirshaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kirshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Brox.
Brox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirshaw working aggressively here.
Brox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Kirshaw.
Kirshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kirshaw.
Brox stalling against the cage.
Brox is trying to break the clinch but Kirshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Kirshaw tries a body shot but Brox blocks it.
Brox blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirshaw.
Kirshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Brox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Kirshaw fails to land.
Kirshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brox wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brox throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kirshaw fails to land.
Brox struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirshaw controls his hands.
Kirshaw keeps control of Brox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Kirshaw tries a body shot but Brox blocks it.
Kirshaw misses with the head strike.
Brox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brox lands with a right to the head.
Kirshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brox swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Brox controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirshaw misses with a body punch.
Kirshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirshaw has Brox pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirshaw.
Brox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirshaw lands with a left to the head.
Kirshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kirshaw.
A head punch on the inside from Kirshaw fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirshaw takes a shot to the head.
Kirshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirshaw tries to work over Brox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brox misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kirshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randolf Brox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brox throws a nice looking combination but Kirshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirshaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brox lands with a right hand.
Kirshaw lands a nice hook to Brox's body. Brox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kirshaw cracks Brox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kirshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirshaw lands with a good body shot.
Kirshaw throws a hook but Brox blocks it.
Brox misses with a low kick.
Kirshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirshaw throws a looping overhand right but Brox ducks down to avoid it.
Kirshaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kirshaw's head.
Kirshaw is rocked!
Brox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirshaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirshaw blocks a head kick by Brox.
Brox is looking to clinch.
Randolf Brox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brox manages to avoid it.
Kirshaw pushes Brox away with a front kick.
Brox doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirshaw circles away.
Kirshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brox moves away.
Brox misses with a straight right.
Brox tries to clinch up.
Brox slips a straight right by Kirshaw.
Brox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirshaw doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirshaw connects with the punch.
Kirshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Brox staying out of range there.
Kirshaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brox.
Kirshaw misses with a looping left.
Kirshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Brox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirshaw.
Brox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirshaw as he avoids it easily.
Kirshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirshaw misses with a double jab.
Brox tries to land a front kick but Kirshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kirshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brox shoots in and drives through. Kirshaw sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolf Brox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw misses with a body shot.
Brox looks to land a combination but Kirshaw avoids it well.
Brox scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas Kirshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirshaw misses the shot to the body.
Kirshaw lands with a nice combination. Brox backs away looking to recover.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brox.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kirshaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirshaw wants to control but Brox postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brox wants to control for a moment but Kirshaw uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kirshaw is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirshaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kirshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randolf Brox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Good leg kick by Kirshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kirshaw misses with a low kick.
Kirshaw misses with a hook.
Brox misses with a double jab.
Kirshaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Kirshaw does no damage.
Brox moves in looking to clinch but Kirshaw pushes him off.
Brox defending well as Kirshaw loads up on a big left hand.
Kirshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brox's head backwards.
Brox looks for a takedown but Kirshaw sprawls well.
Kirshaw scores with a jab to the body.
Brox lands a really nice looking cross but Kirshaw seems unphased.
Brox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirshaw.
A punch lands to the side of Brox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kirshaw. No joy for Brox on that attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Brox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brox ducks under a wild hook from Kirshaw.
Brox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kirshaw looks to land a body kick but Brox moved away.
Kirshaw misses the shot to the body.
Kirshaw pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brox back to the cage. Kirshaw follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kirshaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brox throws a right hand that Kirshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirshaw also avoids with ease.
Brox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirshaw.
A shot to the liver by Kirshaw. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirshaw.
Brox throws a nice looking combination but Kirshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brox's sensitive parts.
Kirshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirshaw lunges at Brox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brox's hand.
Kirshaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Kirshaw scores with a leg kick.
Brox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Kirshaw.
Kirshaw connects with the punch.
Brox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kirshaw lands a jab to the nose.
Brox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randolf Brox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw misses with a hook
and Brox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirshaw thinking.
Kirshaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brox moves out of range of the strikes.
Brox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirshaw is trying to defend but Brox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kirshaw holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brox is stalling here. Kirshaw is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brox seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kirshaw has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kirshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirshaw lunges at Brox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brox's hand.
Brox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirshaw slips a jab and a cross from Brox.
Brox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolf Brox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brox stuns Kirshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brox.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Kirshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kirshaw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Kirshaw!
A relieved looking Thomas Kirshaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miller HighLife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miller HighLife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glenn Roberts!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HighLife.
HighLife throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
HighLife takes a shot to the body in his stride.
HighLife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
HighLife scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from HighLife misses.
HighLife keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but HighLife uses good head movement to avoid it.
HighLife misses with an uppercut
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
HighLife fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - HighLife coming out on top.
HighLife circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HighLife throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
HighLife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
HighLife is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
Roberts moves away from the strike by HighLife.
Roberts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
HighLife keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts controlling the pace.
Roberts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
HighLife is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to stall here but HighLife recovers full guard.
HighLife has Roberts pulled in close to control his posture.
HighLife working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
HighLife wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HighLife lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roberts!
HighLife lands with some strikes.
It looks like Glenn Roberts has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife throws some wild stikes that Roberts manages to avoid easily.
HighLife has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roberts's face.
That has opened up Glenn Roberts's cut even more.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
HighLife prevents Roberts from getting the reversal.
Roberts avoids a series of strikes thrown by HighLife.
HighLife looking to finish Roberts with some ground and pound. This is bad for Roberts!
Glenn Roberts's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Glenn Roberts's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miller HighLife!
Miller HighLife decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bam Boom 6 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ambitionz Az A Ridah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bam Boom 6!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom 6 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy throws a combination. Boom 6 tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom 6 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the body from Boom 6 misses
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Boom 6 will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Boom 6 moves out of range.
Bam Boom 6 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy tries to bum rush Boom 6 with a series of wild strikes but Boom 6 uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Boom 6's shoulder, as Boom 6 tries to avoid the shot.
Boom 6 dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boom 6 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom 6 misses with an uppercut.
Boom 6 tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom 6 misses with a body kick.
Boom 6 cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Boom 6 throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom 6 doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Boom 6 moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom 6 misses the body punch
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
Hardy jabs Boom 6 to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boom 6's head.
Boom 6 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom 6.
Boom 6 darts in trying to clinch
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom 6 tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy jabs at Boom 6's body.
Boom 6 doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Hardy lands a jab to Boom 6's midsection.
Boom 6 throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom 6 dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Boom 6 closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Boom 6 pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom 6 throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom 6 with a poor takedown
and Boom 6 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Boom 6. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom 6 looks for the body kick but Hardy saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Boom 6 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom 6 tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom 6. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom 6 is looking to wear down Hardy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boom 6 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Boom 6 takes one to the chin there.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom 6 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom 6 walks into a left hand.
Boom 6 moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Boom 6 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Boom 6's body.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Boom 6 avoids them all with ease.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom 6 doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Boom 6 bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom 6 thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom 6 lands a front kick.
Boom 6 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom 6 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom 6 wants to clinch.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Boom 6 checks it.
Boom 6 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily.
Boom 6 avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom 6.
Hardy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom 6 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Boom 6 manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom 6 manages to avoid it.
A big right from Boom 6 misses.
Boom 6 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boom 6 misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom 6 tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardy scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hardy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boom 6 lands with a kick to the temple. Hardy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boom 6 walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Boom 6 looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Boom 6 tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Boom 6 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom 6 closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom 6 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom 6 misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom 6 lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boom 6 throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Boom 6. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Boom 6 takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom 6 misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom 6 takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy feints a jab promting Boom 6 to slip. Hardy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boom 6 slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boom 6 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom 6 motions for Hardy to come forward. Boom 6 throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom 6 looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom 6 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Boom 6 bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy throws a hook but Boom 6 avoids it easily.
Hardy digs a good hook to Boom 6's body.
Boom 6 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy tries to bum rush Boom 6 with a series of wild strikes but Boom 6 uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom 6 fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom 6 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Boom 6.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andre Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom 6 throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boom 6 checks a leg kick.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy lands a jab.
Boom 6 misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom 6 fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andre Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy works Boom 6's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom 6.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Boom 6 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy throws a front kick aimed at Boom 6's knee but Boom 6 avoids it well.
Hardy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boom 6 back to the cage. Hardy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boom 6 is defended easily by Hardy.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hardy thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom 6 tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Boom 6. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands with a cross.
Hardy lands a jab-cross combination.
Boom 6 tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy scores with the left hand. Boom 6 knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Boom 6.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boom 6 looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom 6 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom 6 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Boom 6 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andre Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Boom 6 misses.
A jab from Hardy finds it's way through Boom 6's defenses.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boom 6's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Boom 6 looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy lands a nice hook to Boom 6's body. Boom 6 takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom 6 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom 6 throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boom 6 eats them both and turns towards Hardy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Boom 6.
Boom 6 connects with a high kick.
Boom 6 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Boom 6 misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom 6 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Hardy.
Hardy throws a right hand that Boom 6 ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom 6 also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom 6 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Boom 6 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom 6 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.
Boom 6 throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Boom 6 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boom 6 moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Boom 6 moves out of range.
Boom 6 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Boom 6. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom 6 is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andre Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Boom 6's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Boom 6.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Boom 6 seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom 6. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Hardy both land. Nice combination.
Boom 6 wants to clinch.
Boom 6 changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom 6 misses with a low kick.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom 6 throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boom 6 looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Boom 6.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Hardy lands.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boom 6 in his tracks.
Boom 6 swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Boom 6 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boom 6.
Bam Boom 6 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Boom 6 saw it coming and moves away.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boom 6 might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Boom 6 tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardy!
Boom 6 tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom 6 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardy.
A left and a right from Hardy both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Hardy catches Boom 6 right on the button with a cross.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Boom 6.
Boom 6 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom 6 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy is working the combinations to good effect here.
A right-left combo lands from Hardy.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy works over Boom 6's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Boom 6 does no damage.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boom 6 stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom 6 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom 6 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom 6 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Hardy!
Andre Hardy very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Life Goes On as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lil III scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a body punch but Lil III moves out of range.
Lil III misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones throws a hook but Lil III blocks it.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lil III ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Lil III pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Lil III moves his leg out of the way.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lil III takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Lil III.
Lil III tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil III was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Lil III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III slips a jab from Jones.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
An inside leg kick from Lil III misses.
Lil III shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Lil III staying out of range there.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Lil III misses.
Lil III shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones blocks a head kick by Lil III.
Lil III avoids a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lil III in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Lil III throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Lil III moves out of range.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lil III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lil III saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Lil III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lil III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lil III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lil III throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lil III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Lil III moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Lil III misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Lil III darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.
Lil III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lil III is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lil III jumps into side control!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lil III scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lil III throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Lil III throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lil III shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Lil III keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Lil III counters with a nice body kick.
Jones throws a leg kick but Lil III moved away.
Lil III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Lil III moved out of range nicely.
Lil III misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Lil III is out of range.
Fabio Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Lil III with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones cracks Lil III with an uppercut from hell and Lil III crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jones's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Lil III is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil III wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lil III there!
Oh Lil III is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Lil III wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Lil III seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Lil III gets back to half guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Lil III is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones working over Lil III with some ground and pound. Lil III looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lil III gets full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes Lil III's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Lil III is blocking nicely.
Lil III has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is keen to just control but Lil III is a slippery customer.
Fabio Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lil III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones trying to control the hands but Lil III breaks the grip.
Lil III is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Lil III. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lil III's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
Lil III trying to control the position.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Lil III keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones distracts Lil III with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lil III throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lil III working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Lil III trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones works his way into side control.
Lil III is looking to reverse the position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lil III gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lil III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lil III scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones wants to improve his position but Lil III is controlling well.
Lil III lands strikes from half guard.
Lil III thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.
Jones is looking to control Lil III's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lil III is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones moves into full guard.
Lil III throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Lil III sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Lil III is controlling well.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Lil III sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lil III can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Lil III has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lil III scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lil III throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil III wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lil III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lil III pulls his head out easily.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is not content to let Lil III control the position.
Lil III lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lil III is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lil III working Jones over with strikes.
Jones moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lil III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lil III wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III throws a big elbow that misses.
Lil III pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lil III throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III clearly takes that round.
That's time! Lil III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Lil III manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lil III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lil III displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Lil III throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lil III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Lil III throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lil III blocks a jab.
Jab from Jones.
Lil III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Lil III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Lil III tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III misses with a hook.
Lil III has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Lil III's head.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lil III misses with a body kick.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones avoids the head kick by Lil III.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lil III takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lil III thows a body shot but no joy.
Lil III gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lil III ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Fabio Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lil III. Lil III obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil III was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lil III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lil III drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lil III is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lil III is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lil III gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lil III passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lil III pulls his head out easily.
Lil III throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Lil III is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lil III is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Lil III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones moves into full guard.
Lil III postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Lil III is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lil III is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones has his foot on Lil III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lil III works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Jones dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones avoids the head kick by Lil III.
Lil III throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Lil III smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Lil III avoids it.
Lil III takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lil III blocks a jab.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lil III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Lil III looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Lil III has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones trying to control but Lil III postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lil III tries to pass.
Lil III is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lil III throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lil III avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lil III wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lil III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lil III is aware though and is defending well.
Lil III trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lil III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lil III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lil III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lil III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lil III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lil III is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Lil III is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lil III is defending well. Jones quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lil III has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jones celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Jones!
Fabio Jones is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Fabio Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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